Track that Scat!

Lisa Morlock (author), Carrie Anne Bradshaw (illustrator)

Description

When Finn and her dog Skeeter set out on a hike to cure their restless feet, they literally take a step into nature. A big gooey step...right into scat (also known as poop). And just like the animal it comes from, scat comes in all shapes and sizes. Scat, along with foot or paw tracks, can tell a lot about the creature who produced it. As Finn's hike takes her further into the woods, she happens along some scat and tracks from a variety of woodland creatures. Pairing punchy rhyme with science writing, Lisa Morlock has created the perfect nature guide, providing detailed descriptions of the prints, diets, and behaviors of the animals that Finn and Skeeter encounter along their hike. Watch your step!

Reading Level

Lexile

580L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

O

ATOS

3.8

DRA

34

Categories

Genre

Animals, Birds & Insects
Nature
Picture Books

Interest Age

Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12

Grade

1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

Subject

Science

Language

English (US)

Type

Non-Fiction

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